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Dwight Howard graduated from Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy in 2004 as one of the nation's top basketball prospects.

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DENVER POST

2004 -- Dwight signs with Orlando

After being selected in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft, Howard signed a contract with the Orlando Magic at the age of 18.

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2004-'05 -- Rookie high against Clippers

Howard scored 20 or more points 11 times in his rookie season. He had a high of 29 points against the Clippers on March 16, adding 12 rebounds in a 110-102 loss.

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2007-'08 -- Howard makes All-NBA first team

Howard made the All-NBA first team in his fourth NBA season. He averaged 20.7 points, 14.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.

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AP

2009-'10 -- Division leaders

Howard led the Magic to the top of the Southeast Division in the 2009-'10 season. The magic won their first eight games of the postseason.

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2010-'11 -- Defensive Player of the Year

Howard earned his third consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award in the 2010-2011 season, adding a career-best of 22.9 points per game.

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AP

2011 -- Rebounding machine

Howard recorded 20-plus rebounds in three consecutive games from Dec. 18-21. He became the youngest player in NBA history to amass 7,000 career rebounds on March 1 vs. New York.

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AP

2012 -- Howard signs with Lakers

After eight seasons with the Magic, Howard reiterated his desire to be traded. When the Nets and Magic could not come to terms on a trade, Howard found a new with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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2012 -- Rough start in L.A.

Howard's first season wit the Lakers was shaky in the beginning, as he dealt with back and shoulder injuries.

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2013 -- Testing the market

Howard helped the Lakers get into the playoffs on the last day of the 2012-'13 season, yet were swept in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs. Now a free agent, who do you think he'll play for next year?